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Autism Society of Illinois Parent and Professional Networking Conference

ASI 8th Annual Conference, Saturday March 24, 2012

Spring is almost here and that means, in addition to nice weather, the beginning of conference and walk season! Most of our favorite charitable organizations plan many of their informational conferences and fundraising walks this time of year.

I get super excited when March arrives because I start to look forward to the incredible information I will gain.

Coming up on March 24, 2012 is The Autism Society of Illinois 8th annual Parent and Professional Networking conference.  

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This is one of two conferences that I never miss!

As you can imagine, it is a full day, packed with information related to autism, speakers and vendors galore! Everyone there is attending for the same reason: to help a child or children they know with autism, you can really feel the love in the air!

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Families are faced with tremendous struggles, how to help their children, how to pay for treatments, how to keep their families/marriages together, how to cope in the day to day struggles, how to get the best educational environment for their children and so much more.

The Autism Society of Illinois has been helping families since 1976, and continues to be the go-to place for families that need support.

Executive Director Mary Kay Betz and her team work tirelessly day and night to support families. Thousands of families depend on them for their exceptional support and resources.

So, if you, or anyone you know are impacted by autism in any way, then this conference is not to be missed!

will be there in full force to support ASI, and to gain more information and resources to help the children and families we support.

See you there!

Lisa is the owner of Kaitlin's Hideout, a play center for children with autism and a social, support and resource place for parents. www.kaitlinshideout.com

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